[UNHCR] In the heart of University of Yaounde 2, the fragrant aroma of fried eggs and spaghetti known locally as «deux oeufs spaghetti» draws students and locals alike to a vibrant cafe restaurant. Here owner Haphizou Amadou Azari, former refugee turned thriving entrepreneur exemplifies the resilience, fostered by UNHCR and its partners, in providing lasting solutions through education and livelihood initiatives.

[New Times] A French court of appeal has ruled that the investigation into Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana, Rwanda's former First Lady, will not proceed, at least for now.

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[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The Trump administration is adopting a new commercial diplomacy strategy for sub-Saharan Africa «based on what we've seen that actually works,» the acting head of the Africa Bureau at the U.S. State Department, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, said in a briefing on Tuesday.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Emmanuel Kundé , who was key when the 1990 Cameroon side became the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, died, the country's football federation announced.

[DW] The tiny island of Mbanie measures just 30 hectares but has been at the center of a territorial dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The world court has found in favor of the latter.

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[allAfrica] Accra -- Bees are speaking to us -- not with sound, but through their presence, their absence, and their steady disappearance. Alongside butterflies, bats, beetles, some mammals, and birds, these tireless workers sustain the crops and wild plants that feed us, protect biodiversity, and keep our agrifood systems resilient. When they thrive, ecosystems flourish. When they falter, so could we.

[New Times] Last week, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, citing easing inflationary pressures and a cautious outlook on the current global trade policy shifts.

[Zimeray & Finelle Avocats] Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo's wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddi, flew with him to Luanda, Angola, last night after the family were released by coup leaders Family's release came after human rights lawyer Francois Zimeray brought a lawsuit in the French courts against their captors alleging torture and kidnapping African Union (AU) leaders were involved in intense diplomatic efforts in recent days

[New Times] As the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) convenes in Kigali from May 19 to 20, 2025, it is critical for the continent to put a unified stand in the face of all the security challenges that continue to blight different regions.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on Thursday, May 15, announced that it would maintain its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent, citing easing energy markets and contained inflationary pressures.

[New Times] Rapper AmaG The Black joined comedians Umushumba, Muhinde, and Pirate to headline the latest edition of the Gen-Z Comedy Show, held on Thursday, May 15. The bimonthly event brought together music and stand-up for a night of sharp punchlines and high energy.

[New Times] US President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, said on Thursday, May 15, that he held discussions with President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi on the developments of a proposed peace agreement expected to be signed in June.

[Agenzia Fides] Kanza -- «A solid roof over one's head, a good cassava field, learning to read... without ever being discouraged and with the help of God» is the Hope for the Bayaka pygmies of Central Africa.

[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital, an empty airport, and other long-forgotten infrastructure projects.

[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- «Goma, capital of the North Kivu region, two million inhabitants. An occupied city, on its knees. Stretched along the shores of Lake Kivu, caressed by the heat of the Nyiragongo volcano, its beauty and the peace of some thirty years are turning into tears of fear and death.»

[New Times] Tanzanian musician Marioo is expected in Kigali for a private visit during which will embark on yet-to-be-disclosed professional projects with Rwandan artistes, some of whom previously featured in his latest album, The Godson.

[New Times] Carine (not her real name) is a 31-year-old mother of three living in Gasabo District, City of Kigali. She is currently separated from the father of her children, who struggled with chronic alcoholism. Although they are still going through the legal divorce process, they no longer live together.

[New Times] Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa is one of those rare voices still preserved to remind Rwanda and the world what it means to survive the unspeakable. With her haunting, soul-piercing voice, she composes not songs, but sacred testimonies.

[New Times] Developers are putting final touches on Zaria Court, a multi-purpose hospitality complex located at what will eventually become Kigali Sports City, before opening it officially to the public.

[IMF] End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF's Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF's Executive Board for discussion and decision.

[New Times] Rwanda plans to expand its rice cultivation area by an additional 2,000 hectares, from 35,167 hectares in 2024 to approximately 37,167 hectares by the end of this year, according to Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB).

[New Times] Amid the decline in development aid for Africa, entrepreneurs and the private sector have been urged to work with governments to accelerate Africa's economic development.

[New Times] Although Rwanda's green mobility incentives have drawn interest from both local and international players in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, the government maintains it is actively seeking investors to accelerate the development of the country's EV infrastructure.

[New Times] Rwanda is constructing housing units in Kirehe District in the Eastern Province for households affected by blasting during the implementation of the Rusumo hydropower project on the Rwanda-Tanzania border.

[The New Humanitarian] Cibitoke, Burundi -- «There are children alone wandering here and there, and there are also people who are visibly psychologically affected by the crisis.»

[New Times] President Paul Kagame said that the mediation efforts by Qatar and the United States designed to achieve peace in eastern DR Congo are an acknowledged necessity, adding that Africa needs to actively play its own part in finding solutions to African problems

[allAfrica] Geneva -- A senior researcher for the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) says West Africa is experiencing a severe food and nutrition crisis, and insufficient funding is worsening the situation.

[New Times] World leaders have extended their congratulations following the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8.

[ISS] Gabonese voters have given President Nguema a strong mandate to break with the country's past and steer economic and political renewal.

[UN News] A UN food convoy has successfully delivered vital supplies to support tens of thousands of displaced people affected by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to humanitarian teams on the ground.

[New Times] Parliament is reviewing a new healthcare services bill intended to update Rwanda's health legislation, last revised in 1998. The proposed law introduces changes aimed at improving access, patient rights, and the regulation of modern medical practices.

[New Times] The 2024 Auditor General's report has revealed a notable decline in the value of idle government assets, which fell to Rwf7.9 billion in 2024, down from Rwf15 billion in 2023.

[New Times] Starting July 1, 2025, new medical tariffs will be implemented across health facilities, coinciding with the start of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.